Hasil Adkins (193? - 2005)

Hasil released 16 albums and 21 singles in the United States along with several demos and European releases. He wrote over 7,000 songs and knew about 2,000 cover songs. His live performances were simultaneously chaotic, graceful, and mesmerizing. Occasionally, Hasil would bring a guest to play with him for a song or two but no one could really keep up with him. That's why he always remained a one man band. During one session with a band, a musician asked Hasil "In what time is the song?" Hasil's only response was a scream.